7 Hills Track
11.5 km
distance
1h 20m
Contour time
4.0
difficulty
Unsealed
surface
Scenery
Queensland
The hills country between Mossman and the Daintree range is on the inland fringe of the Wet Tropics World Heritage...
Road quality
Grade 4
Every segment scored on 40+ data signals.
Accessibility
Fully sealed
Best in 4WD. Peak season: Dry season (May-Oct).
7-day forecast
Tropical tablelands track in the Mossman/Daintree hinterland. Moderate difficulty with typical FNQ red clay and creek crossing challenges. Best in the dry season when the surface is stable.
Recommended gear: Recovery boards, Snatch strap, Tyre repair kit.
The road
7 Hills Track sits in the Mossman and Daintree hinterland of Far North Queensland - the inland fringe of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The 11.5-kilometre track climbs through the transition zone where sugar cane gives way to tropical rainforest on the lower slopes of the range. The red clay surface is characteristic of FNQ and the creek crossings require good clearance. This country receives extraordinary rainfall in the wet season - over 4,000mm in some locations - and the track is only safely driven in the dry season from May to October. The Daintree Rainforest north of Mossman is one of the world's oldest surviving tropical rainforests and the ferry crossing at the Daintree River is 30 minutes from the track. Mossman Gorge offers cultural walks with the Kuku Yalanji people and some of the best freshwater swimming in the tropics.
7 Hills Track sits in the Mossman and Daintree hinterland of Far North Queensland - the inland fringe of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Why this road
The region
The hills country between Mossman and the Daintree range is on the inland fringe of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area. The tablelands here are used for sugar cane and tropical fruits on the lower slopes with rainforest transition at the higher elevations. The area receives extraordinary rainfall in the wet season - over 4,000mm in some locations - which shapes the red clay soil and creek drainage that define the 4WD challenge.
Before you go
Fuel in Mossman or Port Douglas. Dry season strongly recommended - FNQ wet season rainfall makes clay tracks impassable and dangerous. High clearance essential for the creek crossings. Good mobile coverage from higher points.
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Daintree Rainforest
The ancient rainforest north of Mossman is one of Australia's UNESCO World Heritage areas - the ferry crossing at the Daintree River is 30 minutes from here.
Mossman Gorge
The Kuku Yalanji cultural site at Mossman Gorge - a short drive into the gorge for rainforest walking and swimming at the base of the falls.
Route
Start
Mossman/Daintree approach
End
7 Hills track upper
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